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Colorado Springs reckons with past after gay club shooting: A mass shooting at a popular gay club in Colorado Springs has many residents grappling with the ...
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Colorado Springs reckons with past after gay club shooting: A mass shooting at a popular gay club in Colorado Springs has many residents grappling with the ...
latimes.com/world-nation/story/2022-11-25/colorado-springs-wrestles-religious-right-past-gay-club-shooting
Longtime KOAA anchor Rob Quirk says goodbye after 35 years: Longtime, beloved KOAA News5 broadcast journalist Rob Quirk is relinquishing his press pass.
gazette.com/news/local/longtime-koaa-anchor-rob-quirk-says-goodbye-after-35-years/article_c2657abc-bbb3-11ee-9040-971ecaf52090.html
Colorado House advances two name-change bills after contentious debate and anti-transgender rhetoric
denverpost.com/2024/03/01/colorado-legislature-name-change-bills-transgender/
New Inside Out community center for LGBTQ+ teens, young adults opens in Colorado Springs
gazette.com/nonprofit/new-inside-out-community-center-for-lgbtq-teens-young-adults-opens-in-colorado-springs/article_6691ca1e-ec79-11ee-9217-7fb23f455cd4.html
Lawsuit alleges Colorado lawmakers suppressed free speech on transgender name change bill
gazette.com/news/lawsuit-alleges-colorado-lawmakers-suppressed-free-speech-on-transgender-name-change-bill/article_78fd8141-9e48-527b-8f20-a1f5111dc95c.html
Colorado legal settlement would improve housing, care for trans women inmates: Taliyah Murphy received a letter in early 2018 about a soon-to-be-filed ...
gazette.com/news/courts/colorado-legal-settlement-would-improve-housing-care-for-trans-women-inmates/article_77bad49c-c1f5-11ee-b552-b3d370e071cc.html
Name change for felons, preferred names for students spark fierce debate in Colorado
gazette.com/premium/name-change-for-felons-preferred-names-for-students-spark-fierce-debate-in-colorado/article_09562042-358b-510d-ab3d-2afee77e4649.html
Bernie Moreno faces GOP worries that he could be linked to adult website profile: The AP review confirmed that someone with access to Moreno’s email account ...
cincinnati.com/story/news/politics/2024/03/14/bernie-moreno-adult-friend-finder-profile-nardo19672/72980158007/
Quick Glance: Trump's Backing of Bernie Moreno in Ohio
- Former President Donald Trump pledges to protect Social Security and warns of potential consequences while campaigning for Senate candidate Bernie Moreno in Ohio.
- Trump praises Moreno as a determined warrior in Washington and criticizes Biden for potential threats to Social Security. He also discusses the impact of offshoring on the auto industry and his plans to increase tariffs on foreign-made cars.
- Trump's support for Moreno and Moreno's defense of Trump are causing a stir. Moreno defends Trump and criticizes Republicans who support his policies but not his personality.
- Trump also dismisses allegations against Moreno, comparing them to attacks he himself has faced, and accuses Biden of posing a threat to Social Security.
Greece becomes first Orthodox Christian country to legalize same-sex marriage: Greece on Thursday became the first Orthodox Christian country to legalize ...
georgiatoday.ge/greece-becomes-first-orthodox-christian-country-to-legalize-same-sex-marriage/
Quick Glance: Greece Legalizes Same-Sex Marriage
- Greece is the first Orthodox country to legalize same-sex marriages.
- The bill grants married same-sex partners with children full parental rights.
- The reform addresses a longstanding injustice for same-sex couples and their children.
- The traditional Church of Greece opposes the law supporting same-sex marriage.
U.S. scientist brews up a storm by offering Britain advice on making tea: An American scientist has sparked a trans-Atlantic tempest in a teapot by offering ...
torontosun.com/news/world/u-s-scientist-brews-up-a-storm-by-offering-britain-advice-on-making-tea
Youngkin official sought to change transgender policy for high school sports: A Youngkin education official proposed, then withdrew a bid to change Virginia High ...
richmond.com/news/state-regional/education/transgender-athlete-youngkin-high-school-sports-virginia/article_3f5ac7aa-c51b-11ee-a102-4b630f2ac42d.html
Tennessee lawmakers approve bill criminalizing adults who help minors receive gender-affirming care
apnews.com/article/tennessee-transgender-care-ban-minors-b7b6700f6a54a3788ec0697f065281b6
Quick Glance: Tennessee Lawmakers Pass Bill Criminalizing Adults Aiding Minors in Gender-Affirming Care
- Tennessee's GOP-controlled Statehouse approved a bill criminalizing adults who help minors receive gender-affirming care without parental consent.
- The bill closely resembles language from an anti-abortion trafficking proposal approved by Tennessee Republican lawmakers the day before.
- Critics caution about the broad application of the law, ranging from discussing care options with adolescents to aiding in travel to states with looser gender-affirming care restrictions.
- Tennessee has enacted more anti-LGBTQ+ laws than any other state since 2015, as identified by the Human Rights Campaign, calling it a staggering assault on their constituents.
Wolf found over 1,000 miles from home in Colorado, feds say. How remains a mystery
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New York court overturns Harvey Weinstein’s rape conviction: The court ordered a retrial, ruling that the judge in Weinstein’s original trial improperly allowed ...
washingtonpost.com/style/power/2024/04/25/harvey-weinstein-conviction-overturned/
Quick Glance: Harvey Weinstein’s 2020 Rape Conviction Overturned
- New York's highest court overturned Harvey Weinstein's 2020 rape conviction, disappointing those who celebrated historic gains during the #MeToo era.
- The ruling was based on legal technicalities and did not exonerate Weinstein's behavior, according to #MeToo advocates.
- Weinstein, convicted in Los Angeles for another rape, will face retrial in New York, despite remaining in prison.
- The court criticized the admission of uncharged sexual acts as evidence, deeming it an abuse of judicial discretion.
Terry Anderson, AP reporter held captive in Lebanon for years, has died at 76: Terry Anderson, the globe-trotting Associated Press correspondent who became one ...
ctvnews.ca/world/terry-anderson-ap-reporter-held-captive-in-lebanon-for-years-has-died-at-76-1.6856129
Colorado has second-lowest gas price in country at average of $3.16 a gallon: The statewide average price is $3.16 for a gallon of regular unleaded gas ...
denverpost.com/2024/04/18/colorado-cheap-gas-prices-lowest-nationally/
Hamas official who sought endless war after Oct. 7 says it could put down arms for 2-state deal
timesofisrael.com/hamas-official-who-sought-endless-war-after-oct-7-says-it-could-put-down-arms-for-2-state-deal/
Quick Glance: Biden and 17 World Leaders Urge Hamas to Release Hostages
- President Biden and 17 world leaders issued a joint statement urging Hamas to accept a hostage deal to achieve a ceasefire in Gaza.
- The statement stresses the immediate release of hostages and a sustained ceasefire in Gaza to facilitate humanitarian aid and end hostilities.
- Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar is accused of hindering progress by rejecting the deal and holding onto hostages instead of pursuing a ceasefire.
- The Biden administration and mediators from Qatar and Egypt have received signals from Hamas indicating readiness to engage in negotiations, but the sincerity of these intentions remains uncertain.
A cluster of earthquakes shakes Taiwan after a strong one killed 13 earlier this month
bloomberg.com/en/news/thp/2024-04-22/a-cluster-of-earthquakes-shakes-taiwan-after-a-strong-one-killed-13-earlier-this-month
Malaysian Navy Helicopters Collide Midair, Killing 10: The two helicopters were rehearsing for a parade to celebrate the navy’s 90th anniversary.
nytimes.com/2024/04/23/world/asia/malaysia-navy-helicopters-crash.html
Quick Glance: Ten killed in collision of two Malaysian navy helicopters
- Ten people died on April 23 after two helicopters collided during a rehearsal for a Royal Malaysian Navy parade.
- The victims, seven men and three women, were all crew members aboard the aircraft.
- The helicopters, a Fennec M502-6 and a HOM M503-3, crashed during a flypast rehearsal.
- An investigation will determine the cause of the incident, and the navy's anniversary celebrations will be postponed.
Terry Anderson, Reporter Held Hostage for Six Years, Dies at 76: The Beirut bureau chief for The Associated Press, he was kidnapped in 1985 by Islamic militants ...
nytimes.com/2024/04/21/obituaries/terry-anderson-dead.html
Quick Glance: Terry Anderson, Reporter Held Hostage, Dies at 76
- Terry Anderson, the American journalist held hostage in Beirut for over six years in the 1980s, has passed away at the age of 76.
- He was abducted by Islamic militants and was the final captive among 18 hostages to be released.
- The kidnappers aimed to pressure the Reagan administration to support illegal arms sales to Iran, leading to the Iran-Contra scandal.
- After being freed, Anderson married his fiancée and met his daughter for the first time.
Hamas leader: With a Palestinian state, we will agree to disarm: On Wednesday, al-Hayya told Al-Aksa TV that Hamas maintained its demand that a hostage deal ...
jpost.com/israel-hamas-war/article-798593
Quick Glance: Hamas Official Proposes Disarming for Two-State Solution
- Hamas is open to a five-year truce with Israel and conversion to a political party if a Palestinian state is established along pre-1967 borders, a significant concession by the group committed to Israel’s destruction.
- Al-Hayya expressed Hamas' willingness to join the Palestine Liberation Organization and dissolve its military wing if a sovereign Palestinian state is formed in the West Bank and Gaza.
Lori and George Schappell, Long-Surviving Conjoined Twins, Die at 62: They were distinct people who pursued different lives. “Get past this already, everybody ...
nytimes.com/2024/04/22/health/lori-george-schappell-dead.html
Bear Cub Rescued From Pond After Being Yanked Out Of Tree For Photos: A group of people in North Carolina will not face charges for grabbing two bear cubs from a ...
huffpost.com/entry/bear-cubs-pulled-tree-selfies_n_6621a0b8e4b01006be1614b5
Indoor water surfing facility eyed for Colorado Springs' north side: Surf's up — on Colorado Springs' landlocked north side, of all places.
gazette.com/business/indoor-water-surfing-facility-eyed-for-colorado-springs-north-side/article_1a67b454-fda0-11ee-91fd-b7cc142a12b6.html
Palestinian photographer wins World Press Photo of the Year with poignant shot from Gaza
haaretz.com/middle-east-news/2024-04-18/ty-article/palestinian-photographer-wins-world-press-photo-of-the-year-with-poignant-shot-from-gaza/0000018e-f17d-d240-a19f-f57f28550000
Biden administration expands protections for LGBTQ+ students: The Biden administration's transgender sports rule still hangs in the balance.
axios.com/2024/04/19/biden-lgbtq-title-ix-changes-rules-protection-trans
Quick Glance: Biden Administration Expands Title IX Protection for LGBTQ Students, Assault Victims
- The Biden administration released rules that protect the rights of LGBTQ students and change how schools can respond to allegations of sexual assault and misconduct.
- The Education Department updated Title IX, the 1972 law prohibiting sex discrimination in school programs, with the changes set to take effect on August 1.
- The new rules eliminate in-person court-like proceedings for sexual assault allegations, broaden the definition of sexual harassment, and officially expand Title IX interpretation to cover pregnant, gay, and transgender students.
- These changes have sparked mixed reviews and controversy, with supporters praising the increased safety for students while critics argue that the new regulations infringe on due process rights and expressive freedoms.
U.S. government to pay $138.7M settlement over FBI's botched Larry Nassar assault allegations
pbs.org/newshour/nation/u-s-government-to-pay-138-7m-settlement-over-fbis-botched-larry-nassar-assault-allegations
Quick Glance: US Government Agrees to $138.7M Settlement Over FBI's Mishandling of Larry Nassar Assault Allegations
- The U.S. Justice Department announced a $138.7 million settlement with over 100 individuals who accused the FBI of mishandling sexual assault allegations against Larry Nassar in 2015 and 2016.
- A total of $1 billion has now been allocated by various organizations to compensate numerous women who were victims of Nassar's assaults disguised as sports injury treatments.
- FBI Director Christopher Wray expressed regret for the agency's inaction despite being aware of allegations against Nassar for over a year, emphasizing the need for accountability and justice for the survivors.
- The settlements aim to provide critical support for the victims of Nassar's crimes to aid in their healing process, with the Justice Department agreeing to settle 139 claims in response to the agreement.
Poignant shot from Gaza wins World Press Photo 2024: The heartbreaking winning photo of this year's World Press Photo of the Year shows a Palestinian woman ...
de.euronews.com/kultur/2024/04/18/ergreifende-aufnahme-aus-gaza-gewinnt-world-press-photo-2024
USC Cancels Jon M. Chu and Billie Jean King as Featured Guests for Graduation: Jon M. Chu, the director of “Crazy Rich Asians,” and Billie Jean King were set to ...
nytimes.com/2024/04/19/us/usc-graduation-commencement-guests.html
Cicadas Are Emerging Now. How Do They Know When to Come Out?: Scientists are making computer models to better understand how the mysterious insects emerge ...
nytimes.com/2024/04/24/science/why-do-cicadas-emerge.html
Biden signs a $95 billion war aid measure that includes provision to sell or ban TikTok
omaha.com/news/nation-world/government-politics/ukraine-taiwan-israel-war-aid-tiktok-ban/article_08a05abd-5498-5f38-98be-f1260d52179d.html
Quick Glance: State Customs Service: Polish Protesters Cease Border Blockade
- The blockade by Polish protesters at the Yahodyn-Dorohusk border crossing on the Polish-Ukrainian border was lifted by Ukraine's State Customs Service on April 22.
- Traffic flow in both directions was restored as of 1:40 p.m.
- As per Valentyna Chernysh, a representative of the customs office in Volyn Oblast, there were 400 trucks queued on the Polish side of the border, with an additional 140 in a digital queue.
- Despite a reduction in border blockades, the State Customs Service indicated on April 17 that Polish protesters intended to block the Korczowa-Krakovets border crossing for a two-day period.
Former LSU guard Hailey Van Lith says she hasn't committed to TCU. Here's where things stand.
theadvocate.com/baton_rouge/sports/lsu/lsus-hailey-van-lith-says-shes-still-undecided-on-transfer/article_0fc9518a-cdc0-55b4-8bdc-b35882f05174.html
Donald Trump's hush-money trial: Here are the key players: Here's a look at the key players in the historic first criminal trial of a former US president.
bostonglobe.com/2024/04/22/nation/donald-trump-hush-money-trial-key-players/
Quick Glance: Trump's Attempt to Influence 2016 Election: Hush Money Trial Begins
- An prosecutor alleges that Donald Trump tried to illegally influence the 2016 election by preventing damaging stories about his personal life from becoming public.
- The trial, potentially lasting up to two months, will require Trump to spend his days in a courtroom instead of on the campaign trail.
- The indictment includes 34 counts of falsifying business records, punishable by up to four years in prison.
- The case sheds light on efforts to suppress stories, known as 'Catch-and-Kill' in tabloid industry, to prevent potentially damaging revelations.
More Americans worried about climate change, but few think Biden's climate law will help, AP-NORC poll says
pbs.org/newshour/politics/more-americans-worried-about-climate-change-but-few-think-bidens-climate-law-will-help-ap-norc-poll-says
Dozens of deaths reveal risks of injecting sedatives into people restrained by police
abcnews.go.com/US/wireStory/dozens-deaths-reveal-risks-injecting-sedatives-people-restrained-109683527
OJ Simpson, fallen football hero acquitted of murder in 'trial of the century,' dies at 76
ajc.com/news/nation-world/oj-simpson-fallen-football-hero-acquitted-of-murder-in-trial-of-the-century-dies-at-76/P7Z67EBWINDZVDLTBSJB4M26NU/
Quick Glance: O.J. Simpson's Failed Attempt at Rebranding
- O.J. Simpson tried unsuccessfully to improve his image through social media.
- Despite attempts at normalization through videos, he could not alter his negative image.
- Expert Bernt Ullmann explains Simpson's lack of remorse, crucial for a successful comeback.
- Simpson's controversial videos further polarized and isolated him from the public.
Dutch privacy watchdog recommends government organisations stop using Facebook: The Dutch privacy watchdog AP on Friday said it was recommending that government ...
reuters.com/world/europe/dutch-privacy-watchdog-recommends-government-organisations-stop-using-facebook-2024-04-19/
Johnson, GOP lawmakers heckled at combative Columbia event: Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) and Republican lawmakers were repeatedly and loudly heckled during a ...
thehill.com/homenews/house/4619155-johnson-gop-lawmakers-heckled-columbia/
Quick Glance: Contentious Press Conference: Johnson and GOP Lawmakers Heckled at Columbia
- A press conference at Columbia University was marked by loud heckling against Republican Speaker Mike Johnson and other GOP lawmakers who condemned antisemitism and pro-Palestine demonstrations on the campus.
- The GOP lawmakers faced boos from protesters and struggled to be heard as they criticized the treatment of Jewish students on the campus and directly addressed the student demonstrators.
- Johnson and his GOP colleagues called for the resignation of Columbia University President Minouche Shafik, resulting in loud boos from the audience.
- After an Orthodox rabbi advised Jewish students to return home, the university announced a shift to hybrid learning for the remainder of the semester until the situation on and around campus significantly improved.
DeSantis: Florida ‘will not comply’ with new Biden Title IX rules: Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis (R) said Thursday his state “will not comply” with recently unveiled ...
thehill.com/homenews/lgbtq/4621642-desantis-florida-will-not-comply-with-new-biden-title-ix-rules/
Only 1 in 3 US adults think Trump acted illegally in New York hush money case, poll shows
bostonherald.com/2024/04/16/only-1-in-3-us-adults-think-trump-acted-illegally-in-new-york-hush-money-case-poll-shows/
Quick Glance: Twelve Jurors Seated in Trump's Hush Money Trial
- A jury of 12 individuals was empaneled on Thursday in the landmark hush money trial of former President Donald Trump, bringing the proceedings closer to opening arguments and the commencement of weeks filled with compelling testimonies.
- The upcoming trial is anticipated to present unfavorable testimonies regarding Trump's personal life pre-presidency, including accusations of manipulating business records to suppress narratives in the final days of the 2016 election surrounding his intimate relationships.
- Central to the trial is a payment of $130,000 made by Cohen just before the 2016 election to adult film actress Stormy Daniels, aimed at preventing her allegations of a sexual encounter with Trump from being publicized in the campaign's final stretch.
- The selection of the jury holds paramount significance in any criminal proceeding, particularly so when the accused is a former president and the presumed Republican candidate. Potential jurors have undergone extensive scrutiny concerning their online presence, personal backgrounds, and political stances as legal representatives and the judge meticulously scrutinize for partialities that could compromise their impartiality.
2024 NFL draft: Everything you need to know, including when the Chicago Bears pick and how you can watch
chicagotribune.com/2024/04/24/chicago-bears-nfl-draft/
Fake Priest Who Targeted Churches Across U.S. Is Arrested, Sheriff Says: Law enforcement agencies had been on the lookout for a serial burglar who was posing as ...
nytimes.com/2024/04/18/us/fake-priest-arrested-california.html
Jill Biden calls Trump a 'bully' who is 'dangerous' to LGBTQ people: Jill Biden says former Republican President Donald Trump is a “bully” who is “dangerous” for ...
apnews.com/article/jill-biden-trump-bully-lgbtq-election-d94d9fe02ebc6ebba074d8ad3176e16c
Quick Glance: Jill Biden warns of Trump's danger to LGBTQ2S+ community
- Jill Biden warned LGBTQ2S+ voters against the re-election of Donald Trump, whom she labeled as a 'bully' and deemed dangerous to their community.
- She urged to fight against external forces working to undo the hard-won rights of the LGBTQ2S+ community.
- Voters in this demographic group overwhelmingly supported Biden in 2020, and their support is crucial for Biden's re-election.
- Jill Biden highlighted President Biden's achievements in LGBTQ2S+ rights and called for continued fight for freedom and equality.
Biden marks Earth Day by going after GOP, announcing $7 billion in federal solar power grants
seattletimes.com/business/biden-is-marking-earth-day-by-announcing-7-billion-in-federal-solar-power-grants/
No cameras allowed: Meet the sketch artists bringing color to the Supreme Court: Those inside the Supreme Court would have to rely strictly on their visual ...
cnn.com/2024/04/25/politics/sketch-artists-supreme-court/
Ship that caused Baltimore bridge collapse had apparent electrical issues while still docked: AP source
pennlive.com/nation-world/2024/04/ship-that-caused-balimote-bridge-collapse-had-apparent-electrical-issues-while-still-docked-ap-source.html
Quick Glance: Investigation of Key Bridge Incident
- The FBI has initiated a criminal investigation focusing on the colossal container vessel that caused the collapse of the Francis Scott Key Bridge in Baltimore last month.
- Authorities are examining the sequence of events that led to the Dali, a 985-foot Singaporean ship, losing power as it departed from the Port of Baltimore and colliding with one of the bridge's support pillars.
- Federal agents appeared to have boarded the ship on Monday morning to conduct a search.
- President Biden and Maryland Governor Wes Moore (D) have expressed their commitment to hold accountable any entities potentially responsible for the bridge's destruction.
Date announced for first ever Cleveland Pride event : Cleveland Pride will take place in Saltburn on Sunday, July 7 and will be packed with a programme of ...
gazettelive.co.uk/whats-on/date-announced-first-ever-cleveland-29037550
Illegal Pete's makes its debut in downtown Colorado Springs: One restaurant has arrived in downtown Colorado Springs and another is poised to reopen.
gazette.com/premium/illegal-petes-makes-its-debut-in-downtown-colorado-springs/article_b50b0b86-0341-11ef-b97f-9b8f968a90fa.html
Scientists say coral reefs around the world are experiencing mass bleaching in warming oceans
orlandosentinel.com/2024/04/15/scientists-say-coral-reefs-around-the-world-are-experiencing-mass-bleaching-in-warming-oceans/
Quick Glance: Global Coral Bleaching Event After Extreme Heat
- US climate agency NOAA declares a concerning global coral bleaching event for the fourth time in history after a year of extreme ocean heat.
- Impacts of coral bleaching span oceans worldwide, with sea surface temperatures at record levels.
- Corals under extreme heat stress can recover, but otherwise, the reef requires several years to regenerate.
- Despite losses, some reefs show signs of color, offering hope for potential recovery, while scientists caution about the escalating impacts.
UN calls for investigation into mass graves uncovered at two Gaza hospitals raided by Israel
bloomberg.com/en/news/thp/2024-04-23/un-calls-for-investigation-into-mass-graves-uncovered-at-two-gaza-hospitals-raided-by-israel
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Quick Glance: UN Calls for Investigation into Mass Graves at Two Gaza Hospitals
- The United Nations called for a thorough and transparent investigation into the mass graves at two major hospitals in Gaza that were searched by Israeli troops.
- It was emphasized that investigators must have access to the sites, and a greater number of journalists should be able to work safely in Gaza to report on the facts.
- Some of the bodies belonged to individuals killed during the hospital siege, while others were victims when Israeli forces raided the hospital.
- The discovery of the graves highlights the urgency of a ceasefire, the end of the conflict, improved access for humanitarian aid, the protection of hospitals, and the release of Israeli hostages.
Kroger plans to sell Safeway brand in Colorado to prevent merger block: After state and federal officials put pressure on the largest potential supermarket ...
gazette.com/news/kroger-safeway-merger-divestment-colorado/article_fbe94337-670e-54cd-ae0c-57dee08925ad.html
First new photo from Kate to mark Prince Louis' birthday:
9news.com.au/world/british-royal-family-photos-2024-latest-news-headlines-in-pictures/be1113e4-6e24-46a0-a008-bae412f17acd
Tennessee Approves Bill Punishing Adults Who Help Minors Receive Gender-Affirming Care, Report Says
forbes.com/sites/antoniopequenoiv/2024/04/25/tennessee-approves-bill-punishing-adults-who-help-minors-receive-gender-affirming-care-report-says/
Manabadi AP 10th Results 2024: How to check SSC marks at results.bse.ap.gov.in: AP SSC 10th Results 2024: Students who appeared for the exam can check their ...
indianexpress.com/education/exams/manabadi-ap-10th-results-2024-how-to-check-ssc-marks-at-results-bse-ap-gov-in-9264089/
Migrants indicted in Texas over alleged border breach after judge dismissed charges
nbcnews.com/news/us-news/migrants-indicted-texas-alleged-border-breach-judge-dismissed-charges-rcna149112
U.K. Parliament approves a plan to deport asylum-seekers to Rwanda: The British government has pushed the plan as a way to deter asylum-seekers from taking boats ...
npr.org/2024/04/22/1246368505/uk-rwanda-sunak-deportation-bill-migrants
Quick Glance: British Law on Deportation of Asylum Seekers to Rwanda
- The new British deportation law aims to curb illegal migration and secure the reelection of Prime Minister Rishi Sunak.
- However, experts doubt the effectiveness of the law in stopping illegal migration to the UK.
- Rishi Sunak is under significant pressure due to political challenges in the election year, including inflation and healthcare issues.
- The Rwanda law intends to deport migrants without valid papers to Rwanda, although the efficacy of the law is being questioned.
The 10 best LGBTQ+ romance novels of the last five years: From 'Boyfriend Material' to 'Red, White & Royal Blue', we round up our 10 favorite LGBTQ+ romance ...
ew.com/books/10-best-lgbtq-romance-novels-of-the-last-five-years/
United Methodist Church begins reorganization over LGBTQ+ issues : The United Methodist Church has voted to restructure itself in a way that could allow for ...
npr.org/2024/04/26/1247390905/united-methodist-church-umc-reorganization-lgbtq-same-sex-marriage-issues
Colorado Springs vocational center gets major grant from nonprofit: Skills Academy Vocational Center of Colorado Springs has been awarded $840 ...
gazette.com/nonprofit/colorado-springs-vocational-center-gets-major-grant-from-nonprofit/article_4bfcddb8-fb35-11ee-aaa1-5b5f02d34b95.html
Trump’s Fourth Attempt At Delaying Hush Money Trial Denied By Judge, Report Says: The trial is scheduled to begin Monday, with Trump legally required to attend.
forbes.com/sites/antoniopequenoiv/2024/04/12/trumps-fourth-attempt-at-delaying-hush-money-trial-denied-by-judge-report-says/
Quick Glance: Path to Victory: Trump's NY Hush Money Trial
- The first criminal trial of any former president began with extortion, Trump should aim for an acquittal.
- Charges do not concern misconduct in settling hush money with Daniels, but entering payments to conceal another crime.
- The burden of proof for criminal intent is high, requiring proof for two layers of specific intent to convict Trump.
- A legal maneuver could allow Trump to dismiss his defense team and recruit a new team to potentially secure his case.
US expected to provide $6 billion to fund long-term weapons contracts for Ukraine, officials say
orlandosentinel.com/2024/04/25/us-expected-to-provide-6-billion-to-fund-long-term-weapons-contracts-for-ukraine-officials-say/
Quick Glance: US Readies Announcement of $6B Weapons Contracts for Ukraine
- The U.S. is finalizing one of its largest military aid packages for Ukraine, set to include contracts worth up to $6 billion for weapons and equipment for Kyiv's forces.
- The equipment, including ammunition for High Mobility Artillery Rocket Systems and National Advanced Surface-to-Air Missile Systems, is not expected to arrive in Ukraine for several years as the funds are allocated under the Ukraine Security Assistance Initiative.
- Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin is likely to announce the new aid during a virtual meeting on Friday of the over 50 nations that make up the Ukraine Defense Contact Group.
- The immediate aid and long-range missiles follow a similar move by the U.K. and France, who have also ramped up their support for Ukraine.
Unstoppable Scottie Scheffler wins another Masters green jacket: The 27-year-old Scheffler is the fourth-youngest player to have two green jackets.
dallasnews.com/sports/golf/2024/04/14/unstoppable-scottie-scheffler-wins-another-masters-green-jacket/
Semiautomatic firearm ban passes Colorado’s House, heads to Senate: DENVER (AP) — Colorado’s Democratic-controlled House on Sunday passed a bill that would ban ...
thehill.com/homenews/ap/ap-u-s-news/ap-semiautomatic-firearm-ban-passes-colorados-house-heads-to-senate/
El Paso County continues to lead Colorado in medical marijuana cardholders and sales
gazette.com/news/marijuana/medical-marijuana-colorado-springs/article_4f9808c0-fe8d-11ee-beae-2382cf117e60.html
UN food program agrees to assist in Gaza aid distribution using sea route: The United Nations’ World Food Program (WFP) agreed to deliver aid to residents in ...
thehill.com/policy/international/4608168-un-food-program-agrees-assist-gaza-aid-distribution-sea-route/
Colorado breweries snag 21 medals, mostly gold, at World Beer Cup 2024: Colorado won 21 medals, including nine gold at the World Beer Cup in 2024 ...
denverpost.com/2024/04/24/world-beer-cup-colorado-breweries-winners-2024/
Were You Stuck With a Big Vet Bill? Tell Us About It.: We want to hear from pet owners about their experiences taking their animals to the vet ...
nytimes.com/2024/04/11/health/vet-bills-pet-insurance.html
5 simple ways to celebrate Earth Day in Colorado Springs: Today is Earth Day, an annual event held on April 22 to promote and demonstrate efforts to help protect ...
gazette.com/life/outdoors/5-simple-ways-to-celebrate-earth-day-in-colorado-springs/article_b0fed574-0033-11ef-91de-cbb8e1f6de6a.html
Pacers' Tyrese Haliburton Says His Brother Was Called A Racial Slur During A Game
huffpost.com/entry/indiana-pacers-tyrese-haliburton-racial-slur-game-playoffs-nba_n_662960c0e4b01248ca9bc8ce
Suspect in home break-in was ‘targeting’ Karen Bass: Prosecutor: A suspect in a recent break-in at the home of Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass (D) is believed to ...
thehill.com/homenews/state-watch/4617551-suspect-in-home-break-in-was-targeting-karen-bass-prosecutor/
Track Will Be First Sport to Pay Olympic Gold Medalists: Winners in Paris will get $50,000 each from track and field’s governing body, as Olympic amateurism ...
nytimes.com/2024/04/10/sports/olympics/paris-olympics-track-field-prize-money.html
Quick Glance: World Athletics Introduces Prize Money for Olympic Champions
- World Athletics has announced it will be the first federation to award prize money at the Olympic Games, with a total prize pot of $2.4 million for the Paris Olympics and gold medallists receiving $50,000.
- President Lord Coe emphasized the importance of creating a stable financial landscape for athletes, describing the decision as a pivotal moment.
- The introduction of prize money for Olympic gold medallists was highlighted as a crucial step for World Athletics and the sport as a whole, recognizing the athletes' critical role in the success of the Games.
- It was noted that the payment of prize money will be subject to athletes undergoing standard anti-doping procedures, and details regarding the structure of prize money for the 2028 Games will be revealed later.
How The New York Times Became the White House’s Least Favorite Paper: Biden’s people think they’re “entitled." The Times says “they’re not being realistic.”
politico.com/news/magazine/2024/04/25/new-york-times-biden-white-house-00154219
OJ Simpson has been cremated, estate attorney in Las Vegas says. No public memorial is planned
orlandosentinel.com/2024/04/17/oj-simpson-has-been-cremated-estate-attorney-in-las-vegas-says-no-public-memorial-is-planned/
Quick Glance: OJ Simpson Cremated, Estate Attorney in Las Vegas Reveals Details
- Former football star and infamous criminal defendant O.J. Simpson was cremated at the age of 76 in Las Vegas, as confirmed by his attorney Malcolm LaVergne.
- The cremation took place on Wednesday morning at Palm Mortuary in downtown Las Vegas, with few attendees present.
- Simpson's ashes will be given to his children to handle as per their father's wishes, with no public memorial planned.
- Simpson's children are the sole beneficiaries of his estate, as the attorney works to assess the value of his assets which may not cover the outstanding legal judgments.
‘New phase’ of reclamation celebrated at Colorado Springs’ Pikeview Quarry — but challenges remain
gazette.com/life/outdoors/new-phase-of-reclamation-celebrated-at-colorado-springs-pikeview-quarry-but-challenges-remain/article_354223f6-032a-11ef-b959-43620c7d994b.html
This Michigan company has personalized first-round NFL draftees’ jerseys for years
fastcompany.com/91111255/michigan-company-nfl-draft-picks-personalize-jerseys
Colorado Springs Utilities receives national grant funding to address aging gas service lines
gazette.com/news/csu-national-grant/article_0fb8565e-fdc2-11ee-8c75-af0dcf7b4e22.html
Self-Immolation Outside Of Trump Trial Highlights Crucial Challenge For Live News Outlets
huffpost.com/entry/news-organizations-man-self-fire-trump-trial_n_66253831e4b0167f7bf560d5
Hudson Yards 'Vessel' Will Add Mesh Nets And Reopen Later This Year: Designed by Thomas Heatherwick, public access to the sculpture was shut down after several ...
artnews.com/art-news/news/hudson-yards-sculpture-vessel-reopen-nets-suicides-closure-1234703185/
Whataburger's 7th area restaurant opens next week north of Colorado Springs: A seventh local Whataburger will open at 11 a.m. Tuesday at 17889 Fat Tire Drive ...
gazette.com/business/whataburgers-7th-area-restaurant-opens-next-week-north-of-colorado-springs/article_2dcbdace-fe96-11ee-bb80-bb2b563be7f8.html
7-year-old Colorado Springs homicide victim remembered as smart, quiet first-grader
gazette.com/news/crime/tristan-rael-vigil/article_f06a38f8-fc3b-11ee-a1d5-ebef17f76098.html
Even without Lauren Boebert as a foil, Adam Frisch leads in fundraising in Colorado congressional contests
denverpost.com/2024/04/17/frisch-boebert-campaign-fundraising-congressional-races-first-quarter-2024/
UCCS celebrates new engineering building: The University of Colorado Colorado Springs College of Engineering and Applied Science celebrated the completion of the ...
gazette.com/news/education/uccs-celebrates-new-engineering-building/article_6e1071d2-fdd6-11ee-a89f-df2eb1e93155.html
Battery storage costs could fall up to 40 percent by 2030: IEA: A steep decline in battery costs will be the primary driver in the transition from fossil fuels ...
thehill.com/policy/energy-environment/4621374-energy-battery-storage-costs-steep-decline-iea/
How to be an extra in Pharrell's movie filming in Richmond: You've probably heard by now that a movie based on hip-hop icon Pharrell Williams' life will be ...
richmond.com/life-entertainment/local/movies-tv/how-to-be-an-extra-in-pharrells-movie-filming-in-richmond/article_f28c583a-f774-11ee-b96f-e7770403f633.html
Building owners sue Colorado, Denver over new green-energy rules that would force move away from natural gas
denverpost.com/2024/04/24/colorado-denver-offices-apartments-commercial-property-greenhouse-gas-lawsuit/
Colorado wolf dies in Larimer County, as more call on wildlife officials to adopt lethal management
gazette.com/news/wildlife/colorado-wolf-dies-in-larimer-county-as-more-call-on-wildlife-officials-to-adopt-lethal/article_4568873e-6ea7-5a40-abc6-1989278269b1.html
The windmill sails at Paris’ iconic Moulin Rouge have collapsed. No injuries are reported
seattletimes.com/entertainment/the-windmill-sails-at-paris-iconic-moulin-rouge-have-collapsed-no-injuries-are-reported/
Colorado GOP ousts reporter from event, claiming ‘unfair’ coverage: The Colorado GOP chairman said longtime journalist Sandra Fish’s reporting was “very unfair ...
washingtonpost.com/politics/2024/04/09/colorado-gop-assembly-reporter/
Opinion: The Israeli censorship regime is growing. That needs to stop.: When Russia invaded Ukraine in 2022, newsrooms across the world scrambled to send their ...
sltrib.com/opinion/commentary/2024/04/20/opinion-israeli-censorship-regime/
DOJ blasts GOP effort to hold Garland in contempt over Biden special counsel audio
pbs.org/newshour/politics/doj-blasts-gop-effort-to-hold-garland-in-contempt-over-biden-special-counsel-audio
Colorado funeral home owners accused of storing 190 decaying bodies are charged with Covid fraud
nbcnews.com/news/us-news/colorado-funeral-home-owners-accused-storing-190-decaying-bodies-are-c-rcna148016
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